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Title: Tracys Creek, MD Osprey Post by: valhalla on 17-Jul-10, 08:07:32 PM http://classic.kodakgallery.com/valhallaviews/birds/july_2010_osprey
I grabbed the Nikon and long lens last night on our way to dinner, as I know the osprey are fledging. Lots of kids still remain in all of the nests, but imagine my delight when I found this couple in Bald Bart's tree! Male on left, Female with her visible necklace is on the right. Both are mature - yellow eyes. When leaving I saw one of the kids a few branches above and to the right. Very hot - both had their mouths open and tongues are visible. It was good to watch them for a bit! FYI, Paul - read your Kodak comment - no comparrison to NM (I like and can buy in the store) and Barboursville and Keswick - do the Charlottesville trip ;) Title: Re: Tracys Creek, MD Osprey Post by: Annette on 18-Jul-10, 12:44:08 AM These osprey pictures are beautiful.
Title: Re: Tracys Creek, MD Osprey Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 18-Jul-10, 01:55:59 AM http://classic.kodakgallery.com/valhallaviews/birds/july_2010_osprey Beautiful pictures, as usual. Thanks for sharing... Patti Title: Re: Tracys Creek, MD Osprey Post by: dale on 18-Jul-10, 03:03:06 AM especially #s 7-11. Terrific!! Thanks, Janet. I've never watched osprey, so it's new to me.
Title: Re: Tracys Creek, MD Osprey Post by: valhalla on 18-Jul-10, 06:39:40 AM Thanks - Osprey are fun to watch because they have these great goofy expressions and (to me) are like Jack Russells - always in motion. You never know when they are going to leap off a platform or a tree branch (always an especially great sign when they are in the trees, as there is the hope that a natural nest will be built) and go fishing. Then comes the build up - will the osprey catch the fish, will the fish be too big and drag the bird down, will the osprey come out of the water looking like a wet pile of feathers? And of course, when will they sing their song :clap:
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